London First

London’s transport capacity is full. 25 million journeys are made in London everyday, eight million of these on public transport. A safe, comfortable and efficient transport system is essential to support London’s growth and maintain London’s competitiveness as a global city. 

With our members, we develop innovative solutions to London’s transport problems, helping to make London a better place to live, visit, work and do business. We ensure Transport for London’s plans reflect businesses’ concerns and are cost-effective.

Greater returns: Transport priorities for economic growth

With Britain facing a record fiscal deficit, business believes government's approach to balancing the books must be based on supporting economic growth. Infrastructure investment is vital. 

Launched at an event with former Transport Secretary Philip Hammond on 15 June 2010, our study concludes that government should prioritise investment in transport projects based on their long-term contribution to the wider economy. For more information contact Rob Fox.

Greater Returns: Transport Priorities for Economic Growth – summary report (June 2010)

Greater returns: Transport priorities for economic growth – full report (June 2010)

Philip Hammond's speech to London First members (15 June 2010)

Business leaders' letter to Philip Hammond (20 July 2010)

London First comprehensive spending review submission (21 July 2010)

Find out more about our transport work:

Tube – Ensuring commuters' needs are reflected in the management of the Tube and its investment programme.

Crossrail – Campaigning for this vital east-west rail scheme, leading negotiations between government and business to secure its funding.

Air – Ensuring the quality and capacity of London's vital international links grow to underpin the capital's long-term competitiveness.

Roads – Tackling congestion, developing recommendations for better management of roads and the demand for road space.

Rail – Influencing government to ensure London priorities are reflected in national policy.